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Looks That Kill by Motley Crue
This riff uses power chords and a droning, palm-muted open string. When you play the open A string in this riff, you’ll want to apply a palm mute with your picking hand to help muffle the sound from the string. To do this you’ll rest the heel of your picking hand lightly on the strings just…
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Stray Cat Strut by The Stray Cats
“Stray Cat Strut” is the eighth track on the Stray Cats’ debut album, Stray Cats, released in 1981 in the UK. In the US, the song was first released in 1982 on Built for Speed. The song became a hit in the US, peaking at number three on the Billboard Hot 100, over a year…
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“Message In A Bottle” by The Police
Sting always claimed that this was his favorite song as well did Andy Summer. The song, “Message in a Bottle,” is about one man’s struggle as a castaway in hopes that by placing a letter in a bottle, a passing ship would find it, finding him. The Main Riff This riff contains chord voicings that are typical…
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“Bringing On The Heartbreak” by Def Leppard
Difficulty: Easy – Intermediate Composer – Def Leppard Where to find this song – High ‘N’ Dry track #4 Release Date – July 1981 This is the second installment of albums from the band. Leppard’s new age British heavy metal approach skyrocketed them to rock stardom. Producer Mutt Lange (AC/DC’s associate) was able to throw a band…
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“Hit Me With You Best Shot” by Pat Benatar
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“The One I Love” by R.E.M
Riff Rundown Difficulty: Easy – Intermediate Composer: R.E.M. Where To Find This Song: Eponymous track #10 Intro Riff If you have access to a stereo mixer you can use it to listen to the original and hear each individual part much easier. This song is fairly straightforward, although deciphering the picking on the record can…